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Drachm of Alexandria with bust of Antoninus Pius
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 144–145
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34.5 mm. Weight: 22.24 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III
Accession Number1998.536
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius to right.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Draped bust of Kronos left, sickle behind, above youth swimming left with a vase in both hands. In field above, star.
Below: [L] H
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Draped bust of Kronos left, sickle behind, above youth swimming left with a vase in both hands. In field above, star.
Below: [L] H
ProvenanceBy date unknown: Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III Collection; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Vermeule III to MFA, December 16, 1998